A landmark climate-change lawsuit brought by young people against the US government can proceed, the Supreme Court said on 2 November. The case, Juliana v. United States, had been scheduled to begin trial on 29 October in Eugene, Oregon, in a federal district court. But those plans were scrapped last month after President Donald Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene and dismiss the case.
The plaintiffs, who include 21 people ranging in age from 11 to 22, allege that the government has violated their constitutional rights to life, liberty and property by failing to prevent dangerous climate change. They are asking the district court to order the federal government to prepare a plan that will ensure the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere falls below 350 parts per million by 2100, down from an average of 405 parts per million in 2017.
By contrast, the US Department of Justice argues that “there is no right to ‘a climate system capable of sustaining human life’” — as the Juliana plaintiffs assert.
Bear forever in mind that this is a conservative government, a Republican government, arguing that no one has the right to a livable planet.
Greetings all! To help fund my last two semesters of graduate school and to raise money for my favorite charity (Worldbuilders) during their annual drive I’m placing a large lot of my Bionicle figures, various action figures and plush, and assorted art books. For the duration of this sale (ends 12/7/18) 25% of all proceeds will be donated to Worldbuilders!
As a note, all figures have been used for display only and are in excellent condition or new in box. Everything for sale is from a smoke-free home. Most figures have been in storage and may be missing accessory pieces. Before final sale you will receive pictures of each item exactly as you will receive it and have the option of cancelling part or all of your order accordingly. Thank you for supporting my education and people in need!
***Updated 12/3 With Lower Prices and New Sets***
***Over $50 raised for Worldbuilders, thank you!!!***
Tomorrow (Dec 6) is my birthday!! I don’t have any wishlist or anything but if you want to help me out for my birthday, you can donate to our fund for a new bed.
Donate to my wife Alice @trans-mom’s PayPal at blandusername@outlook.com ! Thank you!!